Doctor of Philosophy Program in Pharmaceutical Technology
(International Program / Revised Program 2018)

Program

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Program	Doctor of Philosophy Program in Pharmaceutical Technology (International Program)
Philosophy	The Doctor of Philosophy Program in Pharmaceutical Technology at The University of Silpakorn equips graduates with excellency in the field of pharmaceutical technology through laboratory experiences and an in-depth specific research project (thesis). Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to integrate practical and theoretical knowledge into tackling existing research problems within the field of pharmaceutical technology and potentially develop novel methods to overcome those issues. Graduates should be able to convey their findings and discoveries at national and international levels and emerge as a life-long learner in order to meet challenges of a dynamic advancement of pharmaceutical technology. In addition, graduates are expected to be able to work among diverse cultures as well
Objective	1) To produce Ph.D. graduates with ethics and morality, imbued with responsible leadership in advanced pharmaceutical technology who can demonstrate the capability to acquire new knowledge independently, as well as skills in advance research innovation for pharmaceutical technology. In addition, graduates are expected to be able to work among diverse cultures as well 2) To create new knowledge, theory, or novelties in pharmaceutical technology that will support sustainable domestic and also international industries 3) To encourage research collaboration in pharmaceutical sciences with existing allied university in foreign countries and other leading universities in foreign countries

Applicant qualifications

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Requirements of a study plan as the followings 1) Graduates of a Bachelor degree in pharmacy, health sciences or sciences and technology or related fields with a “very good” level of GPA or 2) Graduates of a Master degree in pharmacy, or other related fields of study with a “very good” level of GPA 3) English examination result according to the committee of Higher Education council or to the announcement of Silpakorn University as of standard English proficiency test for the admission of doctorate study (Appendix A) 4) Accordance with Silpakorn University’s 2007 Regulations on Graduate Study and/or later revision (see Appendix A) and/or updated amendment 5) Other qualifications may also apply as reviewed by authorized committee of the Faculty of Pharmacy based on work or research experience

Program structure

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1) Plan 1.1

Core courses (non-credit)	4	Credits
Thesis (equivalent to)	48	Credits
Credits earned from entire program	48	Credits

2) Plan 1.2

Core courses (non-credit)	7	Credits
Preparatory Courses (non-credit)	6	Credits
Thesis	72	Credits
Credits earned from entire program	72	Credits

3) Plan 2.1

Core subjects	4	Credits
Elective courses not less than	8	Credits
Thesis (equivalent to)	36	Credits
Minimum credits earned from entire program	48	Credits

4) Plan 2.2

Core subjects	13	Credits
Elective courses not less than	11	Credits
Thesis (equivalent to)	48	Credits
Minimum credits earned from entire program	72	Credits

Teaching Management

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Teaching Management	Arrange teaching on official days and times
Length of study	Plan 1.1 and 2.1  Rugular period of study 3 years  Maximum period of study 6 years Plan 1.2 and 2.2  Rugular period of study 4 years  Maximum period of study 8 years
Study Venue	Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University Sanam Chandra Palace Campus, 6 Ratchamankanai Road., Phra Pathom Chedi Sub-district, Mueang District, Nakhon Pathom 73000 Thailand

Career paths options after graduation

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1) Researcher in pharmaceutical technology 2) Academic in pharmaceutical technology 3) Consultant in pharmaceutical technology for government and private sectors 4) Lecturer of pharmaceutical technology for graduate study in public and private university 5) Self employed business

Plan 1.1

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There are 48 credits for thesis and 4 additional, non-credit courses that will be assessed as S/U as follows

Core subjects

551 671	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Technology I	1*(0-3-0)
551 672	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Technology II	1*(0-3-0)
551 673	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Technology III	1*(0-3-0)
551 674	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Technology IV	1*(0-3-0)

Thesis

550 908

Thesis

48 Credits

Plan 1.2

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There are 72 credits for thesis. Students are required to study core courses and/or 7 additional, non-credit courses that will be assessed as S/U as follows

Core subjects

550 534	Research Methodology in Pharmaceutical Technology	3*(3-0-6)
551 671	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Technology I	1*(0-3-0)
551 672	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Technology II	1*(0-3-0)
551 673	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Technology III	1*(0-3-0)
551 674	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Technology IV	1*(0-3-0)

Preparatory Courses (non-credit)

551 702	Equipments in Pharmaceutical Technology	3*(2-3-4)
551 747	Theoretical Aspects of Pharmaceutical Technology	3*(3-0-6)

Thesis

550 909

Thesis

72 Credits

Note * refers to non-credit courses

Plan 2.1

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Course work is not less than 12 credits and 36 credits of thesis as follows

Core subjects

551 671	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Technology I	1(0-3-0)
551 672	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Technology II	1(0-3-0)
551 673	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Technology III	1(0-3-0)
551 674	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Technology IV	1(0-3-0)

Elective Courses 8 credits minimum from the following subjects

550 553	Current Topics in Pharmaceutical Technology	2(2-0-4)
551 702	Equipments in Pharmaceutical Technology	3(2-3-4)
551 705	Polymers in Pharmaceutical Sciences	3(3-0-6)
551 714	Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology I	3(2-3-4)
551 715	Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology II	3(2-3-4)
551 716	Biomaterials in Drug Delivery System	3(3-0-6)
551 719	Progress in Cosmetic Sciences and Technology	3(2-3-4)
551 729	Design and Development of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Process	3(2-3-4)
551 747	Theoretical Aspects of Pharmaceutical Technology	3(3-0-6)
551 748	Materials for Pharmaceutical Packaging	3(3-0-6)

Thesis

550 909

Thesis

36 Credits

Plan 2.2

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Course work is not less than 24 credits and 48 credits of thesis as follows

Core subjects

550 534	Research Methodology in Pharmaceutical Technology	3(3-0-6)
551 671	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Technology I	1(0-3-0)
551 672	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Technology II	1(0-3-0)
551 673	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Technology III	1(0-3-0)
551 674	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Technology IV	1(0-3-0)
551 702	Equipments in Pharmaceutical Technology	3*(2-3-4)
551 747	Theoretical Aspects of Pharmaceutical Technology	3*(3-0-6)

Elective Courses 11 credits minimum from the following subjects

550 553	Current Topics in Pharmaceutical Technology	2(2-0-4)
551 705	Polymers in Pharmaceutical Sciences	3(3-0-6)
551 714	Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology I	3(2-3-4)
551 715	Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology II	3(2-3-4)
551 716	Biomaterials in Drug Delivery System	3(3-0-6)
551 719	Progress in Cosmetic Sciences and Technology	3(2-3-4)
551 729	Design and Development of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Process	3(2-3-4)
551 748	Materials for Pharmaceutical Packaging	3(3-0-6)

Thesis

550 908

Thesis

48 Credits

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

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1.	Develop self-discipline, punctuality and responsibility to themselves and society, recognize the values of morality and ethics.
2.	Possess academic and professional ethics including research ethic.
3.	Possess knowledge and understanding of important principles and theories relating to pharmaceutical technology.
4.	Able to analyze problems, apply suitable knowledge, skills, and proper tools for problem solving, able to follow upon the latest developments and advancement in pharmaceutical technology.
5.	Continue to learn, understand and develop knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical technology, and able to appropriately integrate knowledge in pharmaceutical tehnology with the knowledge in other related fields.
6.	Be aware and understand current rules and regulations at both national and international levels and changes in the future and their impacts on practices in pharmaceutical technology.
7.	Develop judgmental and systematic thinking and capable of investigating, interpreting and evaluating information technology to be able to make creative solution to a problem.
8.	Capable of collecting, studying, analyzing and summarizing problems and academic issues to create research work in pharmaceutical technology and capable of applying theoretical knowledge and practical skills to solve problems in suitable manner.
9.	Able to communicate with various groups of people effectively.
10.	Takes full responsibility for own activities and as a group.
11.	Make effective use of routine mathematical and statistical logic and techniques in data interpretation and analysis both qualitatively and quantitatively.
12.	Communicate effectively verbally, in listening, reading and writing forms as appropriate to different levels of academic and public communication and make effective use of proper forms of presentation media and suitable information technology in formal and informal communications and presentation.